Please, make this year one
of
Remembrance for our Service Personnel.
Let them know that their sacrifices are truly appreciated.
Visit:
www.americasupportsyou.mil
Mychal's Prayer
Lord, take me where You want me to go;
Let me meet who you want me to meet;
Tell me what You want me to say, and
Keep me out of Your way.
Written by New York City Fire Department Chaplin:
Friar Mychal F. Judge
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While no longer an "Active
Fleet" vessel, the Whetstone remains active in the hearts and memories of those who
have served aboard her. This site is a modern way to preserve these memories.
Because of Whetstone's long active service there will be more to remember than the space
available for sharing. Consequently, those wanting only a
quick history should go to our "Launch to
Decommission Historical Dates" page
(and a thank you to the efforts of Patrick Clancey and our shipmates). Our "Cruises"
page will contain the photos, sea stories and cruise details. With all that may be
contained in this page, loading time will be longer, though more informative and
enjoyable.
The "Rolling Stone" is
entering uncharted waters. The Hydrographic Office has not issued a Notice to
Mariners that contains good navigation clues. Unless of course, you venture to the
pages about reports of "Marine Phenomenon". This site has been developed
with the goal of a return to safe harbor. There are two levels of access. One
is general access to any and all who wish to visit and learn. The second is for crew
members only. For this level, access permission is required for all former shipmates
and it will not be available to non-crew members. We would like to
invite all former shipmates to join the U.S.S.
Whetstone Association by visiting our "Registration" page. Current members
are also requested to visit and complete a registration. There are two types of
membership in the Association,
voting and non-voting. All former Crewmembers or surviving members of their
immediate family, Wives and progeny over 18, may join as voting members (See By-Laws). Those others who wish to join are encouraged to
do so, whether former/current military or civilian. These persons will be non-voting
members. However, all members will receive the Quarterly News Letter. Dues are
voluntary at an annual cost of $25.00. Only voting members will be allowed access
to the Crew Quarters pages.
Welcome Aboard and enjoy your
cruise.
IT'S
OFFICIAL: During the Business Meeting at the 2000 Reunion this site was
incorporated as the "Official Web Site
of the U.S.S. Whetstone Association". Go to the
Webmaster
page for additional information
about how you can help us support and enlarge this site.
REUNION: Reunion
News will be the place to start for information and updates for our upcoming
2010 Reunion. Pertinent information will be published when available.
Reunion 2008 was well attended. We will add a page or two of pictures once
I receive them. Help me out shipmates! Reunion 2002 has evolved successfully and a great
time was had by all. We have recapped the events and also provide a
pictorial history. As we remember, please enjoy. Reunion 2004 has
also evolved successfully. Photographs taken by the David A. Vydra
(Webmaster) have been edited and uploaded to the
2004 Reunion Photographs page. There are 385 photos. Bring a
lunch and enjoy. And now you may review some pictures of the
2006 Reunion.
UNIT &
REUNION LINKS: As a service to members and visitors, we will have a links
page for other U. S. Naval Vessels and adjunct affiliated forces i.e., Seabees,
Phibron, Desron, UDT, Seals etc. There is a new
"Navy News" Newsletter section where we
have included a page dedicated to upcoming U.S. Navy/Marine Unit reunions. We invite webmasters and presidents of
these
organizations to contact the Webmaster:
webmaster@usswhetstone.net or
Chuck Hall:
president@usswhetstone.net so
that we may include your reunion.
SHIPMATES: Looking for a
member? We have a complete listing of members Onboard from 1944 through 1970 in
Assn Members. Our
Ship's
Company Data Base will contain detailed information about all Shipmate members. It will be restricted to Shipmates registered in the Association only.
Links
: We have updated our list as of 02/22/06. Try
Bluejacket, you will be pleasantly surprised. If you have difficulty with
a link, please notify the webmaster.
WEBMASTER BULLETINS: Be sure to check the
Bulletins for News, Changes and Updates.
(NEW on
06/30/07)
Please visit the
Webmaster page if you are
a shipmate. Help us solve the Mysteries.
Review the Webmaster's Bulletin page for informative and/or relevant
articles which concern the Association and us as members venturing into the online world.
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